CAF pens partnership agreement with AGL to boost development
April 24 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have signed a partnership to boost the development of the African game.
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Reading takeover inches closes after terms agreed over club’s sale
April 24 – English League One side Reading have reached an agreement with a prospective buyer to complete a takeover of the financially-stricken club, with the English Football League (EFL) extending a deadline to finalise the deal to May 5.
Pochettino set for squad shake-up ahead of CONCACAF Gold Cup
April 24 – United States Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino has declared he’ll be prioritising mental fortitude in his squad selection for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
UEFA pays record €233m to clubs for international player releases
April 22 – The reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City, have been allocated €5.17 million ($5.94 million), as part of the European football governing body’s Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.
This figure represents the largest allocation to any UEFA club.
Tebas brushes aside threat of suspension as Real Madrid and Barca hostilities escalate
April 23 – LaLiga president Javier Tebas has downplayed the threat of suspension following a formal complaint lodged by Real Madrid, as tensions between Spain’s league boss and his two biggest clubs continue to escalate.
Tite pulls out of Corinthians job at last minute after panic attack
April 23 – Former Brazil coach Tite has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from his professional career to address physical and mental health concerns.
Concacaf partners with Offline Sports for fly-on-wall Champions Cup docu-series
April 23 – Concacaf are taking a big step into the broadcast media world with an agreement with South American and LA-based TV production company Offline Sports to produce a documentary focussed on the 2025 edition of Concacaf’s revamped Champions Cup.
Breaking barriers. Bay FC and Spirit step up to the plate at Giants’ Oracle Park
April 22 – In a first for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Bay FC will take on the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park – home of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants – on August 23.
Mano Menezes returns to Gremio tasked with turning season their around
April 22 – Gremio have confirmed Mano Menezes as their new manager to succeed Gustavo Quinteros, who was dismissed following disappointing run of results.
Eintracht Frankfurt open up talent pathway with Ghana’s Accra Lions
April 23 – Eintracht Frankfurt have taken a step into the African football talent market with a strategic partnership with Ghanaian side Accra Lions FC, beginning in June 2025.
Leeds and Burnley celebrate Premier League promotion
April 22 – Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League, with the two sides occupying unassailable positions in the automatic spots on 94 points each.
Ancelotti expected to step down at Real Madrid to take Brazil job
April 22 – Carlo Ancelotti is expected to step down as Real Madrid manager following the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26, with the Italian lined up to take over as Brazil’s new head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
AC Milan launch junior camps in Central Europe
April 22 – AC Milan have taken another step in their international grassroots strategy with the launch of two Milan Junior Camps in Central Europe this July — in Prague (14–18 July) and Rovinka, Slovakia (21–25 July).
Barcelona and Lyon earn first leg advantages in UWCL semi-finals
April 22 – Barcelona bounced back from Alexia Putellas’ missed penalty to secure a dominant 4-1 win over Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals on Sunday. Olympique Lyonnais hold a 2-1 advantage over Arsenal in the other last-four tie.
Xabi Alonso’s “gentleman’s agreement” to leave Bayer Leverkusen
April 22 – Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has a “gentleman’s agreement” with the club, according to Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro, in relation to potential job offers from his former clubs.